Community Safety

Community Safety Blotter & Activity 

August 22, 2022 - August 28, 2022

Weekly Activity:

Alarm checks: 10
Animal issue responses: 1
AOD interactions: 4
Building patrols: 193
Candle/incense violation interactions: 0
Community assistance responses: 3
Escorts: 8
Fire responses: 0
Foot patrols: 372
Held door checks: 14
Maintenance issue responses: 2
Medical assistance responses: 8
Noise complaint responses: 3
Suspicious circumstance responses: 16
Theft reports taken: 3
Unlocks: 178
Vehicle patrols: 247
Vehicle assistance responses: 2
Welfare check responses: 1

Weekly Reports:

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Case #: 220271
Date: 2022 08 22
Time: 0601
Description: Graffiti/Damage to Property
Location: Flagpole

Notes: A CSO dispatched to perform a flagpole detail arrived to find the cable that attaches the flag to the pole had been cut and graffiti had been painted on the cement at the base of the flagpole. 

Case #: 220272
Date: 2022 08 22
Time: 1804
Description: Theft - Other
Location: Trillium

Notes: A CSO responded to a report of theft in Trillium. Upon arrival, the CSO met with a student who reported that they had left a bin of personal items near their vehicle while moving other items into their residence. The student observed that the bin was missing upon returning to their vehicle. After it became evident that the bin had not been moved into the building the student reported it as a theft.

Case #: 220273
Date: 2022 08 22
Time: 2325
Description: Unattended Alcohol or Drugs/Evidence of Drug Use
Location: Northwest Quadrant

Notes: A CSO on patrol encountered a group of students conversing in the smoke shack near Chittick residence hall. The CSO observed multiple cans of alcohol in the immediate vicinity and what appeared to be an unsmoked cannabis joint lying on the picnic table. The CSO engaged in conversation with the students who all stated that the alcohol and joint had been there when they had arrived and that none of them had consumed any substances. The CSO disposed of the alcohol and joint and continued on with their patrol duties. 

Case #: 220274
Date: 2022 08 22
Time: 2223
Description: Medical Assist - Other
Location: Residence Hall

Notes: A CSO responded to a request for medical assistance in a residence hall. The CSO met with a student and observed their condition, assessing for signs of a medical emergency. The CSO did not observe any signs or symptoms that warranted urgent medical attention. Another student arrived and the student who had requested medical attention opted to go on a walk around campus with the other student. Before departing, the CSO offered resources to the student and reminded them to call Community Safety again if they felt their condition had deteriorated.

Case #: 220275
Date: 2022 08 24
Time: 0916
Description: Information Only
Location: Off Campus

Notes: The Community Safety director engaged in conversation with an individual who claimed to own a vehicle that had been parked for weeks on the sidewalk north of the sportsfield. The individual stated that they were living in the vehicle and that they knew the individual also living in the other vehicle parked next to theirs. They stated that they were working on fixing the vehicle to move it to a different location. The director advised the individual that the vehicles needed to be moved or they would be considered a long-term encampment and action would be taken to remove the vehicles.   

Case #: 220276
Date: 2022 08 24
Time: 2219
Description: Information Only
Location: Academic building

Notes: Community Safety received a report from a Reed faculty member regarding a message that had been left on a chalkboard outside of another professor’s classroom. The professor deemed the message concerning enough to warrant a report and possible follow up. 

Case #: 220277
Date: 2022 08 25
Time: 1044
Description: Theft from Structure
Location: PAB

Notes: A Reed staff member reported that a portable battery charger owned by CEP had been stolen from just inside the PAB loading dock. 

Case #: 220278 - this report is incomplete

Case #: 220279
Date: 2022 08 26
Time: 2056
Description: Alcohol Violation
Location: Quad

Notes: While on patrol in the Quad, the CS director encountered a group of students drinking alcohol. The director approached the students and confirmed that none were of legal drinking age. The director requested they pour out the alcohol and continued on his patrol. 

Case #: 220280
Date: 2022 08 26
Time: 2057
Description: Alcohol Violation
Location: Quad

Notes: While on patrol in the Quad, the CS director encountered an individual holding a can of alcohol. The director engaged the individual in conversation and confirmed that they were not of legal drinking age. The director poured out the beer and continued on with his patrol. 

Case #: 220281
Date: 2022 08 26
Time: 2109
Description: Alcohol Violation
Location: Front Lawn

Notes: While on patrol on the Front Lawn, the CS director encountered a group of students holding cans of alcohol, with a case of alcohol and what appeared to be a bottle of alcohol nearby. The CS director approached the group and requested to confirm the ages of those present. Two of the individuals presented their Reed ID cards and a third individual declined. The director again requested to see their ID, to which they again declined. The director reminded them that they were required to present their Reed ID upon request by any member of the Reed community. The individual again declined, so the director directed them off of campus since there was no way to verify they were a student. That individual and a couple others from the group walked eastward off of campus. The director redirected his attention to the two ID cards he had been presented and at that time confirmed that neither student was of legal drinking age. The director disposed of the alcohol and continued on with his patrol. 

Case #: 220282
Date: 2022 08 26
Time: 2138
Description: Medical Amnesty/Alcohol Violation/Cannabis Use or Possession/Medical
                     Transport - Alcohol
Location: Campus

Notes: A CSO on patrol in central campus was approached by a student who was concerned for a fellow student who had consumed alcohol and cannabis and was not feeling well. The student did not know the whereabouts of the other student at the time so all CSOs on duty were apprised of the situation. The student was located and CSOs assessed the student. It was determined that the student would benefit from professional medical care so American Medical Response (AMR) was requested. AMR arrived and transported the student to a nearby medical facility for further evaluation and care. All CSOs cleared from the call.

Case #: 220283
Date: 2022 08 26
Time: 2317
Description: Medical Assist - Other
Location: Campus

Notes: A CSO responded to a request for medical assistance on campus. The CSO arrived and spoke with the reporting student, who requested their friend be evaluated for medical assistance. The CSO conversed with the student in need, and based on their conversation, requested an Area Coordinator be contacted for additional assistance and follow up. The CSO cleared from the call once an Area Coordinator arrived on scene to take over. 

Case #: 220284
Date: 2022 08 27
Time: 1157
Description: Theft - Other
Location: ODB/Doyle

Notes: A CSO responded to a theft report in Doyle. Upon arrival, the CSO met with a student who reported that the night before they had fallen asleep in the MacNaughton common room, and when they awoke they discovered that their purse was missing. They located their purse in a nearby restroom and went to their residence. The following morning they discovered that $200 in cash had been stolen from the purse. 

Case #: 220285
Date: 2022 08 28
Time: 0102
Description: Sex Offense - Rape
Location: Campus

Notes: CSOs responded to a report of rape. The CSOs met with the reporting individual, offered medical assistance, provided resources, and initiated the college’s process for responding to sexual assault. The Title IX Coordinator has been contacted for follow up.

Case #: 220286
Date: 2022 08 28
Time: 0747
Description: Graffiti
Location: Trillium

Notes: A CSO on patrol in Trillium encountered new graffiti in the second floor west hallway. Building services has been contacted for removal and clean up.

Case #: 220287
Date: 2022 08 28
Time: 1024
Description: Suspicious Person/Activity/Circumstances
Location: Off Campus

Notes: Dispatch received a report from a student of a suspicious voicemail they had received. The student believed they knew who the caller was and wanted Community Safety to be aware of the situation.

Case #: 220288
Date: 2022 08 28
Time: 1310
Description: Sex offense - Rape
Location: Campus

Notes: A CSO responded to a report of rape. The CSO met with the reporting party who stated that they wanted to submit a formal report regarding a sexual assault they had experienced the prior Spring. The CSO provided resources, and initiated the college’s process for responding to sexual assault. The Title IX Coordinator has been contacted for follow up.

CS Survey Responses:

Every week Community Safety requests survey responses from those who've had interactions with a member of the Community Safety team. These responses are always collected anonymously with the option for the responder to leave contact information if they would like for a member of Community Safety management to contact them, and are used internally for departmental performance tracking. Community Safety has opted to publish these survey results for transparency and community accountability. *Names mentioned in survey responses will be redacted to protect the privacy of individuals.

In addition to surveys sent directly to those who have interacted with Community Safety, the Reed community is always encouraged to independently complete the survey regarding Community Safety's performance.
You can take the survey here: CS Survey  

Responses collected 08 29 2022

Unlock		Met expectations
Reporting a Theft		Surpassed expectations	(Redacted) was super nice in our interaction. (Redacted) listened well, asked good questions, and seemed genuine.
Unlock		Surpassed expectations	Polite and friendly! Thanks for the help!
Unlock		Met expectations
Unlock		Met expectations
Unlock		Surpassed expectations	A CSO was there within 10 minutes to let me in and was friendly and compassionate.
Medical Assist		Surpassed expectations
Unlock		Surpassed expectations	The process was a lot easier than I thought and the staff member that helped me was super nice about the situation.
Unlock		Met expectations	Clarification: I had been moving in on Monday, and I had been told that the entry cards would take some time to work. Once I was able to gain access to the building, I haven’t had problems with it since
Medical Assist		Below expectations	CSO did not carry inhaler for asthma. Potential suggestion for the future: carry inhaler in order to prevent life threatening situations and minimize need for paramedics to be called.
Unlock		Surpassed expectations
Unlock		Met expectations	it took a little long for them to get to me, but i understand how difficult the job can be!!
Reporting a Theft		Surpassed expectations	The person who answered was friendly and sympathetic to my plight!
Unlock		Met expectations
Unlock		Surpassed expectations
Unlock		Met expectations
AOD		Surpassed expectations	It was very nice, they were very calm and asked questions in a way that was not accusatory, they were friendly and inquisitive. It was a good experience and strengthened my opinion on the school’s Community Safety team. In the past I have gone to institutions that created an atmosphere of fear and mistrust when it came to the guards (our version of community safety) and it made conversations tense, especially in situations when violations were suspected but did not occur. I hope to continue to have an open and friendly relationship with the CSO’s
AOD		Met expectations	While the cso was correct in giving us an AOD I believe they could have been less condescending and simply stated the fact as is.
Reporting a Theft		Met expectations
Unlock		Surpassed expectations
Unlock		Met expectations
Unlock		Surpassed expectations	Very prompt and professional, with a good sense of humor too!
Unlock		Surpassed expectations
Unlock		Surpassed expectations
AOD		Below expectations	Observed CSOs confiscate alcohol from a group of students. This was policy, but they then proceeded to pour out the drinks on the patio—an area where everyone must walk—instead of in a sink or in the grass. This is gross misuse and disrespect for community space and CSOs should be trained to pour out confiscated alcohol in a responsible manner since such responsibility is expected from the students for whom they are supposed to be advocates and in positions deserving of respect for.
Escort		Surpassed expectations
Unlock		Met expectations
Unlock		Surpassed expectations	My room ended up already being unlocked, but the CSO involved was a real champ about it. He was also in the region of my dorm prior to my arrival, which meant I didn't have to wait.
Unlock		Met expectations	Thank you!
Unlock		Met expectations